M14 Operating Rod specs

[Pat C.]

Found these on my 20 year old Gateway that still boots up ,even asked me if I wanted to connect to AOL at 24 kbs😂
Was a guest over on Hawk's old sight from 2003-2005 when I joined up

Pictures show important tab measurwent areas

Height .321" - .003
Length .330" - .010
Width .100"- .005

[Sustinemus]

I have that exact model caliper. :)

[M1AScoutSquad]

I have that exact model caliper. :)

I replaced my dial caliper with a solar digital 6" that is IP-67 coolant and dust proof. When it was purchased 10 years ago it was over $450.00
I have had 3 different calipers over the 30 year career. I still use all of them.

When you buy a precision tool, take good care of it, and lend it to no one.

[Sustinemus]

I was awarded that Mitutoyo in a mic set for taking 1st place in final exams at machine trades school. I have 5 other calipers up to 24", but I use that little Mitutoyo most of the time.

[Pat C.]

My go to caliper is Browne & Sharpe ,smooth as silk and nothing compares but the jaws are starting to wear. After 36 years still smooth.
Those 4" Mitutoyo I keep at the gun bench for quick checks ,they also have narrower jaw to measure right locking off receiver using step side of jaws.

[Ted Brown]

Ah-Ha...

[Sustinemus]

You can hire me and my tools, but you can't borrow my tools.
(Except the cheapo's set aside for that.)

[littlejohn]

When you buy a precision tool, take good care of it, and lend it to no one.

So this is not acceptable?

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[Sustinemus]

I actually did that to one of my Dad's Starretts when I was kid. Yes, I jacked it up good. I still have it. It's 82 years old now. You can still use it if you know how to interpret the "feel" of it. But I don't. I don't know why I haven't chucked it. :(

[Gary8907]

So this is not acceptable?

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Good grief !!!!!! Does Bubba know no bounds ?!?!?!